Fuel Tank Vent: Service and Repair

Fuel Tank Vent Pipe Replacement (1.8L LUW)

Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning (Service Precautions).

Warning: Refer to Safety Goggles and Fuel Warning (Safety Goggles and Fuel Warning).


Warning

In order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury observe the following items:

* Replace all nylon fuel pipes that are nicked, scratched or damaged during installation, do not attempt to repair the sections of the nylon fuel pipes
* Do not hammer directly on the fuel harness body clips when installing new fuel pipes. Damage to the nylon pipes may result in a fuel leak.
* Always cover nylon vapor pipes with a wet towel before using a torch near them. Also, never expose the vehicle to temperatures higher than 115°C (239°F) for more than one hour, or more than 90°C (194°F) for any extended period.
* Apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male pipe ends before connecting fuel pipe fittings. This will ensure proper reconnection and prevent a possible fuel leak. (During normal operation, the O-rings located in the female connector will swell and may prevent proper reconnection if not lubricated.)

1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection).




3. Remove the fuel tank vent pipe (2) from the evaporative emission canister purge solenoid valve (1) and from the clip (3).




4. Open the fuel pipe clip (2).
5. Remove the fuel tank vent pipe (1) from bulkhead.
6. Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (Service and Repair).




7. Open the 4 fuel pipe clips (2).
8. Remove the fuel tank vent pipe (1) from lower bulkhead and underbody.




9. Disconnect the evaporative emission canister fuel vent pipe connector (1) from the fuel tank vent pipe (3). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Service and Repair).
10. Close the fuel tank vent pipe and emission canister fuel vent pipe with suitable caps.
11. Open the fuel pipe clip (2) and remove the fuel tank vent pipe (3).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the fuel tank vent pipe (4) and close the fuel pipe clip (3).
2. Remove the caps from emission canister fuel vent pipe and fuel tank vent pipe.
3. Connect the emission canister fuel vent pipe (1) to fuel tank vent pipe (4). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Service and Repair).




4. Install the fuel tank vent pipe (1) to lower bulkhead and underbody.
5. Close the 4 fuel pipe clips (2).
6. Install the drivetrain and front suspension frame. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (Service and Repair).




7. Install the fuel tank vent pipe (1) to bulkhead.
8. Close the fuel pipe clip (2).




9. Install the fuel tank vent pipe (2) to the evaporative emission canister purge solenoid valve (1) and to the clip (3).
10. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection).
11. Close the hood.